Blogs

For democracy to function, our election system must be fair. This blog looks at matters that impact how our elections are run: from voter turnout to accurate voter rolls to the politics of ensuring an accurate count.

Affordable housing options for our economically diverse community in Wake County? We explore the data and encourage local government to support livable housing for all.

The US Constitution requires a count of all residents once every ten years. Results affect everything from how many representatives per state to how much money goes to each locale.

League members work hard to improve our local environment. Read more about our work and our take on the issues.

This blog was written by LWV-Wake intern Simran Saini, a student at Raleigh Charter School. This article discusses the causes of low young voter turnout in this country and solutions for change.

There's more to the League than the work we do. There's also the chance to meet other people who believe in defending democracy. Get to know us better through this series of member profiles.

Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting maps to account for changes in population. Here's why citizens should care about this seemingly mundane and technical process.

The League focus on women's rights includes more than passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. We work on a range of issues impacting women, including but not limited to the gender pay gap, violence against women, and reproductive rights.